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Current National Statistics

1 Total

New Large Fires

43 Incidents

Large Fires Being Suppressed

1,094,985 Acres

Burned in Large Fires

Last Updated:

Monday, August 18, 2025 - 09:10

* Source for statistics is the Incident Management Situation Report published by the National Interagency Coordination Center.

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National Fire News: August 18, 2025. There are currently 48 large fires burning across nine geographic areas nationwide. A total of 16,574 firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents, including 314 crews, 889 ... engines, and 99 helicopters. So far in 2025, 43,989 wildfires have been reported, for a total acreage of 3,766,499. To bolster suppression efforts, four U.S. military C-130 aircraft outfitted with Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS) are currently on assignment. Two are operating from Colorado Springs, Colorado, and two from Mesa, Arizona, adding critical airtanker support when aviation resources are at capacity. Predictive Services at the National Interagency Coordination Center is tracking three active fuels and fire behavior advisories covering portions of Nevada, California, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming. As this summer has seen numerous fires across the country consume thousands of acres, it is important to remember that early suppression of new fire starts remains a vital objective. The vast majority of fires are contained within 24 hours of their discovery, also known as the initial attack stage; these fires do not get large enough to be listed on the incident management summary report. Prepositioning firefighters and firefighting resources strategically for initial attack, especially in areas where predictive services have identified a potential for large fire growth, is a critical consideration during the busiest part of the fire year, and must be balanced with the tremendous need for resources to fight large fires. 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

National Fire News: August 17, 2025. There are currently 49 large fires burning across nine geographic areas nationwide. A total of 17,249 firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents, including 342 crews, 972 ... engines, and 106 helicopters. So far in 2025, 43,832 wildfires have been reported, for a total acreage of 3,757,847. To bolster suppression efforts, four U.S. military C-130 aircraft outfitted with Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS) are currently on assignment. Two are operating from Colorado Springs, Colorado, and two from Mesa, Arizona, adding critical airtanker support when aviation resources are at capacity. Predictive Services at the National Interagency Coordination Center is tracking three active fuels and fire behavior advisories covering portions of Nevada, California, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming. Planning a camping trip? Campfires aren't the only possible wildfire starter on public lands. Lanterns, stoves, and barbeques also ignite wildfires every year. Some tips to prevent your camping trip from adding to the statistics: ➡Cool lanterns and stoves before refueling. Fill them in a clear area and if you spill fuel, move the appliance before lighting it. ➡Treat barbeque cooking coals as carefully as you do your campfire. Hot coals and dry grass and brush don’t mix. Hot coals should be extinguished and cool before you leave them. ➡Use a cleared area for your hot appliance and always have water nearby. Make your trip to the wildlands a safe one. Before you pack, camp out on the internet to learn more about how to recreate responsibly. 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

National Fire News: August 16, 2025. There are currently 52 large fires burning across nine geographic areas nationwide. A total of 18,550 firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents, including 365 crews, 1,063 ... engines, and 118 helicopters. So far in 2025, 43,787 wildfires have been reported, for a total acreage of 3,731,100. To bolster suppression efforts, four U.S. military C-130 aircraft outfitted with Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS) are currently on assignment. Two are operating from Colorado Springs, Colorado, and two from Mesa, Arizona, adding critical airtanker support when aviation resources are at capacity. Predictive Services at the National Interagency Coordination Center is tracking three active fuels and fire behavior advisories covering portions of Nevada, California, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming. ➡ https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/predictive-services/fuels-fire-danger 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

Containment vs. Completion, what’s the difference? Great Basin Incident Management Team 4, managing the Beulah Fire in Utah, breaks it down. Take a look! U.S. Forest Service Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.

It's the end of another week in wildfire response nationwide. Here are some moments captured by firefighters and support personnel across the country that show the challenges they face, the landscapes they protect, and the ... terrific teams of which they are a part. As we head into a weekend at the statistical peak of the fire year, make sure to be responsible and avoid any preventable new starts! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/riBoXHzA5fY

National Fire News: August 15, 2025. There are currently 46 large fires burning across eight geographic areas nationwide. A total of 17,731 firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents, including 350 crews, 1,014 ... engines, and 135 helicopters. So far in 2025, 43,654 wildfires have been reported, for a total acreage of 3,688,222. Firefighting resources are in demand. Nationally, many aviation resources are fully or nearly fully committed, as are hotshot crews and type 2 crews. Extreme fire behavior is reported in several geographic areas and is especially prominent in the Rocky Mountain geographic area. Meanwhile, initial attack remains critically important, as new ignitions are likely across the Intermountain West due to dry lightning and dry fuels. 98 percent of fires are contained during the initial attack phase. To bolster suppression efforts, four U.S. military C-130 aircraft outfitted with Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS) are currently on assignment. Two are operating from Colorado Springs, Colorado, and two from Mesa, Arizona, adding critical airtanker support when aviation resources are at capacity. Predictive Services at the National Interagency Coordination Center is tracking three active fuels and fire behavior advisories covering portions of Nevada, California, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming. 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

Wildfire response doesn’t end with containment. When the flames die down, rehabilitation begins. Wildfires can cause complex problems, from severe loss of vegetation and soil erosion to degraded water quality and possible ... flash flooding. That's where the Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team comes in. In response to the South Rim Fire in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the U.S. Department of the Interior swiftly assembled a BAER team comprising of experts from hydrology, cultural resources, vegetation, engineering, recreation, and geographic information systems. BAER Team Lead Shauna Jensen with assistance from TJ Clifford, with Bureau of Land Management Fire at the NIFC were on the ground to assess post-fire conditions. This burned area had a couple unique concerns, hazardous materials from burned structures and the potential threat to municipal water supply. Additionally the BAER team focused on stabilizing the affected areas to ensure the safety of both employees and the public visiting the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. In this KVNF Mountain Grown Public Radio interview, Jensen and Clifford discuss burn severity, damage to campgrounds, and impacts on water quality. 🎧Listen here: https://www.kvnf.org/kvnf-stories/2025-08-05/restoration-efforts-begin-following-the-south-rim-fire National Park Service Fire and Aviation Management Photos courtesy of the South Rim Fire BAER Team

National Fire News: August 14, 2025. There are currently 38 large fires nationwide across eight geographic areas. 16,530 firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents, including 327 crews, 923 engines, and 122 ... helicopters. In 2025 so far, 43,509 wildfires have been reported, for a total acreage of 3,655,341. Of this acreage, 1,676,108 acres were burned by human-caused fires. By making choices that prevent unwanted ignitions, you reduce the workload on firefighters and help ensure that they will be available to fight the most serious fires. Whether you’re towing a trailer, enjoying a campfire, using equipment, or driving in rural areas, take steps to eliminate sparks. Park on bare soil or pavement, drown and stir campfires until they are cool to the touch, and secure chains before hitting the road. Small actions taken now can prevent big consequences later. Meanwhile, new lightning-caused fires can be expected, with dry lightning activity predicted to peak today, especially over the Great Basin and Western Colorado. Red flag warnings are in place in the Northwest and northern Great Basin. 🔥More NFN: www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

Welcome to the Nation's Logistical Support Center

Smoke from the Gifford Fire in California.

The United States federal wildland fire community is more than agencies and acronyms, it’s a nationwide team of dedicated public servants working together to protect people, communities, and landscapes. This interagency workforce brings together the wildland fire programs of the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs, alongside the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. Collectively, they manage wildland fire on nearly 700 million acres of federal public land, about one-fifth of the entire United States.

At the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), these agencies unite with key partners such as the National Association of State Foresters, U.S. Fire Administration, National Weather Service, and Department of Defense. Here, collaboration happens daily, sharing information, shaping policy, and coordinating resources to ensure a unified approach to wildland fire management.

In recent years, this shared mission has expanded beyond suppression. Fire management now includes hazardous fuels treatments, integrated fire and land-use planning, and other proactive strategies. These efforts aim not only to stop destructive wildfires, but also to promote healthy, resilient landscapes and safeguard natural resources. By working together, the wildland fire community strives to meet today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s.